PowerPro line question
I just bought a surf rod and new reel from the local southern Maryland stop
and they outfitted me with this line I have never used before. First on a
good Penn reel they put 20 some odd yards of mono line then tied on this new
PowerPro 40lb test line that is quite thin for its strength. I tried cutting
it with my leatherman and clippers and durn if it would not cut it!Anybody have any thoughts on this line? It really out casts any mono I have
ever used. I am thinking of putting it on my Bass rods in the next 2 weeks to try it
out. Oh they say it will (should) last about 5 years before needing to change it,
which is also new to me but then I have not tried any of the new lines
avaible other than this. (An old mono guy) Bruce.. |
Bruce
Mar 9
2005
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| First off 5 years is a bit of a stretch, maybe a half a season,depending on
where and how often you fish. Get yourself a pair of them childrens safety scissors, the one's with the
rounded edges. They cut through that line like a hot knife through butter. The reason for the mono backing is because that braided line tends to slip
on the reel. A piece of electrical tape works just as good. I like power pro
but use the Stren braid. I think it holds up better JMO |
alwaysfishking
Mar 9
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| Thanks for that scissors tip Randy,I have been using a pair of culprit braid
blade scissors and they pretty much just saw the line.
Now just to decide whick of my kids will be "losing" their
scissors. |
Bass_Mr.
Mar 9
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| ***I've been using PowerPro line since it was first available in my area, |
Steve
Mar 9
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| On Wed, 9 Mar 2005 05:27:47 -0500, "alwaysfishking" >The reason for the mono backing is because that braided line tends to slip
>on the reel. Another reason: $$! Filling the reel 2/3 full with cheap mono and
finishing up with the expensive line can save big bucks, especially if
you re-spool frequently. Also, you can extend the life of expensive
line by reversing it, i.e., lay the line out across the yard, clip it
off at the mono backing, re-tie the used end to the backing, and
voila!--new line is on top.
Guy A
Ripley, TN |
Guy
Mar 9
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| PP is great stuff. Takes a razor, sharp knife or sharp scissors to cut it |
SimRacer
Mar 9
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|
PP is pretty decent stuff. I respooled my main five rods with it in
different weights. I 'm gonna see how it works out for different stuff.
I'm only gonna have two rods spooled with clear line next time out. My drop
shot rod, and one rod for plastics if I fish any gin clear water. www.YumaBassMan.com |
Bob
Mar 9
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| I agree Bob. Except that I even drop shot with it now, I just use a clear
fluoro leader to do it with. And I will use it ahead of a mono or fluoro
C-rig leader too. Caught fish both ways, on pressured waters that tend to be
clear no less. I just would never use it (PP) alone in very clear situations or drop
shotting without a clear'ish leader. Just to be safe ya know. |
SimRacer
Mar 9
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| I recommend the using UNI KNOTS when tying up with PP. The UNI KNOT is the
only knot that has never slipped when using 20lb and 30lb PP. |
Richard
Mar 10
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